Insignia v Entireti: Competing philosophies for building a business

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While the profession continues to see consolidation at the top, Adviser Ratings has compared the business models of Insignia and Entireti and how they are shaping the professional landscape.

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APAC clients to benefit from upgraded GBST platform

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Financial planning technology provider GBST has completed a significant upgrade of its Composer platform for its APAC clients.

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Prime Financial grows FUM by 58% amid M&A push

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Asset and wealth manager Prime Financial Group is looking to M&A and technology for future growth after growing its FUM by 58 per cent in FY25.

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Intelliflo acquired by US giant in $200m deal

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Intelliflo has been acquired by global investment firm Carlyle for $200 million, stating it wants to accelerate the software firm’s growth in Australia.

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Centrepoint looks to managed accounts as NPAT declines

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Centrepoint Alliance, the third-largest advice licensee, has reported 40 per cent growth in its managed accounts business, but profits fell by a third.

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ASIC sues EQT over Shield failures

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ASIC has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Equity Trustees for its role in the Shield Master Fund failure.

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MDS partners with Morningstar amid service offering expansion

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Self-licensing specialist My Dealer Services has announced partnerships with five businesses, including Morningstar and Peloton Partners, to expand its service offering.

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Forbes Fava acquires Melbourne boutique financial planning firm

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Forbes Fava Financial Planning has acquired Melbourne-based firm Financial Planit, taking “another key step” towards its long-term strategic growth plans for the region.

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Prosperity Advisers Group exceeds $1bn FUM

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Prosperity Advisers Group, a mid-tier advisory firm, has surpassed $1 billion in funds under management, hitting this milestone following a “sustained period of growth for the firm”.

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PAC sees statutory NPAT down 47%

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Statutory NPAT at Pacific Current has almost halved in FY25 to $58.2 million as the result of an investment restructure.

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